BAJWA & ORS. vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court reiterated that in appeals against acquittal, it will only examine whether the High Court applied the correct principles and will not re-evaluate evidence unless a serious infirmity is found. The Court upheld the High Court's conviction, noting that the evidence was trustworthy despite some shakiness in medical testimony. The Court emphasized the importance of acceptable evidence to avoid convicting the innocent alongside the guilty, ultimately affirming the conviction of those identified as having taken an active part in the crime.